Ever wonder about the primary cause of low morale on the job? Surprisingly, it is not salary or benefits. Nearly three out of four (73 percent) in a survey among the nation�s human resource executives put the blame for low employee morale on poor leadership.
Which has the most impact on producing low employee morale?
| Poor Leadership |
73% |
| Workload |
16% |
| Salary/Benefits |
11% |
| Long Hours |
0% |
| Threat of Layoff |
0% |
Source: Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
Which issue is the most pressing in your organization today?
| Managing Change |
35% |
| Recruiting (labor shortage) |
28% |
| Lack of Leadership |
13% |
| Managing Costs |
7% |
| Absenteeism |
6% |
| Other |
6% |
| Productivity |
5% |
| Retirement Surge |
0% |
Source:
Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
